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BSc Sustainable Agriculture

Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences (Faculty of Life Sciences) · Kleve, Germany

100% taught in EnglishApply via uni-assist, not the CAOOpen entryTuition-freeOpen admissionMaths requirement
Duration3.5 years
StartsAutumn 2027
EntryOpen entry
Deadline (EU)15 Jul 2027
EU fee 2026/27 (semester contribution)€730 / yr

About the course

Combines ecology, economics and technology: foundation modules in biology, soil science, livestock science and agricultural policy in semesters 1-3, specialisation in semesters 4-5, an internship or semester abroad in semester six and a thesis in semester seven. All courses and exams are in English; full-time, part-time and work-integrated modes are offered.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • Germany’s rules (KMK/anabin) say the Leaving Certificate gives direct university entry only with the right subject mix: six subjects including two languages and Maths (O5/H6 or better), at least two at Higher Level H5 or better, the rest at O6/H6 or better. Agriculture may fall in the science group, which also needs Higher Level Maths at H5 and a Higher Level science at H5. LCA and LCVP are not accepted. HSRW publishes nothing Ireland-specific, so confirm with admissions or uni-assist.
  • No entrance test or interview: admission is unrestricted. A pre-study internship is not mandatory, but HSRW strongly recommends at least 8 weeks of practical experience beforehand.
  • English at B2 level is required; the programme page says this is typically shown by seven consecutive years of English at secondary school. Check HSRW’s accepted English proofs list or ask admissions to confirm your Leaving Cert English counts.

How to apply

  1. Check your subjectsConfirm your Leaving Cert meets the German subject rules, ideally with Higher Level Maths and a Higher Level science at H5 or better.
  2. Get practical experienceAlthough optional, aim for at least 8 weeks’ work on a farm or agricultural business before starting.
  3. Apply via uni-assistApplicants with a school qualification from outside Germany apply through uni-assist, selecting HSRW and this programme, well before 15 July 2027.
  4. Enrol and move to KleveAfter HSRW’s decision, enrol, pay the semester contribution and arrange housing before 1 September 2027.
Leaving Cert students: results come out in August, after this deadline, and uni-assist doesn’t accept predicted Leaving Cert grades. If you’re applying with 2027 results, check with the university before relying on this date. This deadline still works if you already have your results.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: Winter semester entry only (starts 1 September). HSRW publishes 15 July as the winter application deadline; 2027 dates are expected to follow the same pattern, but confirm on the programme page. Apply via uni-assist early, as it needs time to check documents..

Costs

  • No tuition fees. You pay a semester contribution of €365.10 per semester for winter 2026/27 (about €730 a year), which includes a Deutschlandticket (€226.80) for travel across Germany. uni-assist charges its own handling fee for checking your application; check the current amount on uni-assist.
There are no tuition fees and no grade cap, but your Leaving Cert must meet Germany’s subject rules; taking Higher Level Maths and a Higher Level science keeps you safe.

At a glance

CountryGermany
CityKleve
LanguageEnglish
Apply viauni-assist
PlacesNot published (unrestricted admission)
EntryOpen entry
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Checked against the official Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences website: September 2026 (2027 entry). The fee is for winter 2026/27 and the deadline is the one currently published, so confirm both for 2027. Always confirm details with the university before applying.